Sash holder



July 4, 1939., Q0. GOSERUD SASH HOLDER Original Filed Aug. 24, 1933 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 ZIW W Chester 0. Goserud w, 5M K 4 I I &

Patented July 4, 1939 i I v H 6 UNIT ED STAT- ES gPr QFFILCIE SASH Chester Goserud, St.a Paul, Original application August 24; 1933; Serial No.

686.546. Divided and this application September 5, 1936, Serial No. 99,535

9 Claims. (01. 292%263) a My invention relates to sash holders and has Another object ofthe inventionresides in confor its object toprovide a sash holder by means .structing the bracket without'waste of material. of which a swinging sash,- such as casement, other'objects of the inventionresides in the cellar and storm sash, may be held in adjusted novel combination and arrangement of parts and.

position. invthe details of construction hereinafter illus- 5 An object of the invention resides in providing "tratled and described? a sash holder by means of which the sash is se- This application is a division of my copending curely held in position and by means of which application for patent for "Sash holders, Serial the sash may be readily adjusted in position. Number 686,546; filed August'24, 1933.

10 Another object of the invention resides in pro- In the drawings: viding asash holder which will retain its adjust- Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a sash holder ment for an extended periodoftime and which Jillustratingan embodiment of my invention. when desired may be readily readjusted. "Fig. 2 is an inverted plan sectional view of a A still further object of the invention resides in portion of a casement window illustrating the approviding the sash holder with two arms pivoted plication of the sash holder shown in Fig. 1 "15 together, said arms both having spaced leaves, thereto. i the leaves of one of said arms being further apart Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. 2 showing the than those of the other toreceive therebetween sash in open position. the leaves of theother and in further providing Fig14 is a sectional elevational view taken on friction washers between the adjoining leaves of line 4'-4 of Fig. 2.

the arms. In the useof casement, cellar and storm sash An object of the invention resides in providing and similar swinging sash, considerable annoyresilient means between the inner leaves for urgance and inconvenience is encountered in cansing the leaves into frictional engagement with ing the sash to remain open at any predetersaid washers and in providing a bolt extending mined position. The present invention provides L jointly through said leaves,- washers and resilient a construction by means of'which the sash may 25 means and'forming a pintle for the arms. be'i'ea-dily' swung into any desired open position Another object of the invention resides in proand when sodisposed will be firmly held in such viding a bracket-to which one of the arms is pivposition;

. oted, said bracket being constructed in a manner For the purpose of illustrating the application to prevent erroneous installation of the holder of-my-invention; Ihaveshown in the drawings to the sash and window frame. a part of a casement window which is indicated A feature of the invention resides in constructin its entirety by the reference numeral Ill. This ing the bracket with a base adapted to besecured casement window comprises a frame I l consistto the cross frame member'of the window frame ing of upright-frame members l2 and a header and with an abutment extendingoutwardly l-3together with such other parts as are usually therefrom and adapted to engage the upright employed in-the construction'of window frames. frame member. Such construction forming no particular-features An object of the invention resides in constructof the invention-has not been illustrated in this ing the bracket so as to provide space for certain application. The window I0 further includes art f the arms a swingingsash 'I5 wh-ich is hinged to the frame A still further object of the invention resides iii-through'hingesflir e S sh i5 fits into a in constructing the bracket with a flange issuing rabbet i h a e 1 means of Whlch outwardly from. said baseand in providing. said 'waterfl'ght Fonnectlon is afiorded I a bracket with anear extending outwardly from Y mventlon Drown best Shown m "45 d flange and in offset relationwith respect to conslsts, W a? 1' d T two arms 1:8 and l9 are pivoted-together by means of a stud base and Plvotmg Said arms t0 Sam 401m- 20 illustrated in :detail in Fig. 4. The arm 1:8. is pivoted: to a mounting 21 adapted to be .Anotherob ectofthe invention resldesm pro Secured thgsash :15 d the arm [9 is pivoted o viding a 'Sashholder TWhichtwllhpermti fully to'ia bracket 2'2 adapted to be secured to the frame Opening t e Sash- .12. of theiwindowx These parts will now be de- Afeature of the invention resides in'constructscribed in detail, ing one of the arms of the holder-longer than the Thear'm I8 is preferably constructed of sheet other. r metal .and 'consists'of an elongated portion I22 terminating at one end in a head 23 circular in form and at its other end in a similarly constructed head 24. At the first named end of the arm I8 is provided a strap 25 which is integral with said arm and which is bent outwardly therefrom to form an ear 2B overlying the end of the elongated portion I22 of said arm. This ear is constructed with a head 21 corresponding with the head 23 and spaced therefrom. Head 2! is also circular in form and the two heads are coaxially disposed. The elongated portion I22 of arm I8 is offset as indicated at 28 to cause the major portion of said arm to extend medially with respect to the two heads 23 and 21. The two heads 23 and 21 serve as hinge leaves, the use of which will be subsequently more fully described.

The arm I9 consists of two leaves 29 and 30 which are identical in construction. Only leaf 29 will hence be described. This leaf comprises an elongated portion 3| terminating at one end in a head 32 of the same size and shape as the heads 23 and 21 and at the other end in a head 33 similar to the head 32 but slightly smaller in dimensions.

The joint 2|] by means of which the two arms I8 and I9 are pivoted together is constructed as follows: The two heads 23' and 21 are disposed between the heads 32 of leaves 29 and 30 and washers 34 and 35 lie between the respective pairs of heads. These washers are preferably constructed of fiber or some other suitable friction material by means of which friction may be provided between the heads of the two arms so that the arms may be retained in any adjusted position. Between the two heads 23 and 21 is disposed a compression coil spring 36 which urges the said heads outwardly. A bolt 31 extends through all of the said heads and the washers therebetween. Bolt 37 is constructed with a 7 head 38 seated against the head 32 of leaf 39 and is further provided with a nut 39 which is adapted to screw up against the head 32 of leaf 29 to urge the parts together against the action of spring 36 whereby the desired friction is procured between the two arms I8 and I9.

The arm I8 is pivotally connected to the sash I through the mounting 2| which will now be described in detail. Mounting 2| is constructed of sheet metal and is provided with a base 48 having an ear 4| extending upwardly therefrom. The ear 4| is of a Width less than that of the base and is struck out of the metal of said mounting to leave portions 42 and 43 on either side of said ear which form abutments for engagement with the arm I8 as will be presently described. The head 24 formed on arm I8 is pivoted to the ear 4| by means of a rivet 44. A washer 45 of fiber or some other suitable material is disposed between the head 24 and the ear 4| and provides suitable friction between these parts so that rattling of the arm I8 with respect to mounting 2| is entirely prevented. Base 40 is constructed with holes 46 through which screws 58 may extend for attaching the mounting to the window sash.

The bracket 22 is constructed similar to the mounting 2| and is formed from sheet metal, being provided with a base 48 and a flange 49 extending outwardly therefrom. This flange is constructed with an car 50 projecting outwardly therefrom and lying in a plane parallel to and spaced from the plane of the base 48. This bracket is further constructed with abutments 41 which extend outwardly from the base and which of the ear 50 of bracket 22.

are parallel to the flange 49. The ear 50 is con siderably narrower than the base 48 and flange 49 and in the stamping of the blanks the abutments 4'! are formed from the material remaining when the ear of the adjacent blank is severed from the stock. In this way economy of material results.

The two leaves 29 and 3|] of arm I9 are pivoted to the ear 5!]. Between the said ear 59 and the heads 33 are disposed friction washers 5| and 52. A bolt 53 passes jointly through the two heads 33, the washers 5| and 52 and the ear 50. This bolt is constructed with a square shank 54 which is received within square holes in the two heads 33 and the washers 5| and 52. The ear 50, however, is constructed with a circular hole forming a bearing on the corners of the shank 54 of said bolt. By means of this construction the washers 5| and 52 are caused to rotate with the leaves 29 and 39, thereby providing friction on both sides The base 48 and abutments 41 of bracket 22 are drilled as indicated at 51 to receive screws by means of which the said bracket may be attached to the window proper.

For the purpose of limiting the movement of the arm I8 with respect to mounting 2|, the arm I8 is constructed with two projections 55 and 58 which form stops adapted to engage the abutments 42 and 43 on the base 48 of said mounting. These stops are so situated that when the sash is in closed position, the two arms are held in fully closed position and in such a manner that the same clear the sash. These stops are further arranged so that when the arms are in extended position and the Window fully opened, said arms clear the window as shown in Fig. 3. By means of this construction injury to the window is prevented, and the sash holder caused to operate between fixed limits.

The manner of installing my invention is as follows: The arms I8 and I9 are brought together and the mounting 2| swung about its pivot until the abutment 43 engages the stop 55 on arm I8. The arms then occupy the position shown in Fig. 2. With the base 40 in engagement with the outer surface of the sash I5, the entire device is slid toward the frame until the abutments 4'I engage the upright frame member I2 and the base 48 engages the cross frame member I3. Screws 59 are next screwed into the frame I I through the holes 57 to firmly attach the bracket 22 thereto. Mounting 2| is next attached to sash I5. With the parts arranged as shown in Fig. 2, screws 58 are screwed into sash I5 through the holes 46 in base 40 of said mounting and the same securely attached to the sash. Nut 39 is then tightened to give the desired amount of friction in the joint 20 and the holder is then ready for use.

In the use of the invention it is merely necessary to swing the sash inwardly or outwardly through the pull or other device provided on the sash for that purpose. As the sash swings upon its hinges I6, the joint 20 provides suitable friction to hold the sash in adjusted position. When the sash is fully open stop 56 engages abutment 42 and serves to prevent further movement of the sash.

My invention is highly advantageous in that an extremely simple and practical device is provided by means of which swinging sash and particularly casement sash may be held in any adjusted position. By means of the particular joints utilized suitable friction can be provided and at the same time the degree of friction adjusted to meet the requirements. By means of my improved construction, the joints will last indefinitely and when wear occurs the same may be readily taken up by tightening the various nuts of the bolts forming the pintles of the joints. By means of the construction of the bracket of my invention, the holder can also be mounted at the bottom of the sash and on a sloping Window sill. With my invention it becomes practically impossible to erroneously install the sash holder. By having the lengths of the arms proportioned as outlined, the sash may open its full extent.

Changes in the specific form of my invention, as herein disclosed, may be'made within the scope of what is claimed without departing from the spirit of my invention.

Having described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to protect by Letters Patent is:

1. A sash holder including a pair of jointed arms, said arms being each formed with spaced hinge leaves, friction washers between the leaves of each arm, a bolt extending jointly through all of said leaves and washers, and a compression coil spring extending between the innermost of the leaves and creating friction between said leaves and washers.

2. A sash holder including a pair of jointed arms, said arms being each formed with spaced hinge leaves, the leaves of one of said arms being more greatly spaced than those of the other to receive the hinge leaves of the other therebetween, friction washers disposed between the leaves of one arm and the leaves of the other arm, the inner leaves being movable outwardly against the friction washers, a compression coil spring disposed between the inner leaves for producing friction between said leaves, and washers, and a bolt running jointly through said leaves, washers and spring.

3. In a sash holder for application to a casement window having a frame formed with a longitudinal and a cross frame member and a sash hingedly connected to the longitudinal frame member, a bracket having a base adapted to be secured to the cross frame member and an abutment issuing therefrom and adapted to engage the longitudinal frame member of the frame, a flange extending outwardly from said base, an ear projecting outwardly from said flange, and stay means connected to said ear.

4. In a sash holding device for application to a casement window having a frame and a sash hingedly connected thereto, a bracket comprising a base and an abutment issuing outwardly therefrom, said base and abutment being adapted to be disposed in the reentrant angle formed between the adjoining frame members of the frame, a flange issuing outwardly from said base, an ear projecting outwardly from said flange, and stay means connected to said ear.

5. In a sash holding device for application to a casement window having a frame provided with a longitudinal frame member and a cross frame member, and a sash hingedly connected to the longitudinal frame member, a bracket comprising a base adapted to be secured to the cross frame member of the frame and an abutment issuing therefrom and adapted to engage the longitudinal frame member of the frame, a flange extending outwardly from said base, an ear projecting outwardly from said flange to provide a space between said ear and frame member, and stay means connected to said ear, said stay means having parts disposed in said space.

6. A bracket for casement sash holders, said bracket having a base portion of a predetermined width intermediate the ends of the bracket, an ear formed on one end of the bracket and of a width less than the width of the base and disposed medially thereof, the other end of the bracket having a notch therein conforming in configuration to said ear and providing apair of abutments, said abutments extending outwardly from said base at one edge and a flange issuing outwardly from said base at its opposite edge and from which said ear issues.

'7. A sash holder for application to a casement window having a frame including a vertical frame member, and a sash hingedly connected to said vertical frame member and adapted to swing from a closing position in the frame to an open position, said holder comprising a pair of arms, pivot means connecting said arms together at adjoining ends thereof, a bracket adapted to be secured to the frame and pivoted to the other end of one of said arms, a mounting adapted to be secured to the sash and pivoted to the other end of the other arm, said bracket and mounting being so positioned that the two arms clear the sash throughout the movement thereof, and means on said bracket adapted to engagethe inner face of said vertical frame member when the parts are in such position to determine the position of the parts prior to assembly.

- 8. A bracket comprising a base, an abutment issuing outwardly from said base and at right angles thereto, and an ear projecting outwardly from said base on the opposite side thereof from said abutment and offset from said base to provide a space between said ear and the plane of the base, said car being substantially at right angles to said abutment.

9. A bracket for casement sash holders, said bracket having a base portion of a predetermined width intermediate the ends of the bracket, and an ear formed on one end of the bracket and of a width less than the width of the base and disposed medially thereof, the other end of the bracket having a notch therein conforming in configuration to said ear and providing a pair of abutments, said abutments extending outwardly from said base at one edge.

' CHESTER O. GOSERUD. 

